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Porta San Nicolo from the north side of the Arno, Florence: PD.70-1995

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Titles

Porta San Nicolo from the north side of the Arno, Florence

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Catty, J.P.

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Ex-collection of Randall Davies, F.S.A; bought from Abbott & Holder? (91539)

Measurements and weight

Height: 276 mm
Width: 175 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1995) by Shadrake, Anthony Michael

Note

Possibly a view of the Porta San Frediano instead of the Porta San Nicolo

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Brown wash

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Brown wash on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: View outside the Porta San Frediano / Florence May 1895
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Porta San Nicolo from / the North side of the A
  • Location: Verso, upper right
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Text: Florence
  • Location: Verso, upper right
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.70-1995
Primary reference Number: 8129

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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